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Robot steers people toward virus tests in Dalian

By Zhang Xiaomin in Dalian, Liaoning | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-11-10 16:32

A humanoid robot is getting a lot of attention as it guides residents to coronavirus tests at a sample collection site in Dalian, Liaoning province. The city is bucking an infection surge that started on Thursday.

The robot talks: "Please hold your health code and ID card. Let's actively cooperate with the medical staff and quickly curb the epidemic together. Fighting!"

While speaking in a local dialect over a loudspeaker, the robot — which looks like a young woman — nods, gestures and moves its lips at the EX Future Science and Technology Museum in Jinshitan.

Dalian reported one new locally transmitted COVID-19 case on Nov 4. As of Tuesday, it counted 62 confirmed infections and 70 asymptomatic carriers.

The local government provides free testing for residents.

Video provided by Dalian Jinshitan Tourism Group

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